Using a pass code and controlling access to Xbox Live on your Xbox 360

Overview

You can control access to your Xbox Live account from the Xbox 360 console by setting a pass code, or by requiring your Microsoft account password to sign in to your profile. For information about requiring your Microsoft account password to sign in, see Password protect your Xbox Live profile.

Set a pass code

You can use a pass code—a button sequence on your Xbox 360 controller—to control access to your Xbox Live account. Once the pass code is set, anyone who wants to use your profile must enter the pass code before signing in to Xbox Live.

To set a pass code on your Xbox 360, use the following steps:

Go to Settings, and then select Account.

Scroll to the right and select Account Security.

Select Pass Code.

On your controller, enter a four-button code by pressing X, Y, the triggers, the bumpers, and the directional pad.

Enter your code again to confirm it.

Now, when you sign in with your Xbox Live gamertag, you’ll be prompted to enter your Xbox Live pass code.

To change or reset your pass code, repeat these steps. You’ll need to enter the original pass code before you can change it.